Performs the full working range of journey-level professional support duties in developing, programming, testing, implementing and maintaining geographic information systems, networks and applications across multiple platforms.
Plans, develops and analyzes additions, changes and enhancements to geographic information systems network servers; installs and configures networked hardware and software; monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security issues; implements strategy to enhance network security operations.
Plans, designs and implements relational databases; develops standards and strategies for maintaining database security; develops methodologies for importing and exporting GIS database information to and from external agencies and other County departments.
Performs database management and administration duties; manipulates relational database software; creates custom reports; creates and maintains user accounts; implements updates; performs daily backup duties.
Creates various maps, reports, charts and other materials from multiple layers of data; imports, updates and creates datasets; performs geospatial analysis; provides cartographic products.
Evaluates and tests new or enhanced geographic information system applications; installs or upgrades application software and hardware on personal computers; troubleshoots hardware, software and database related problems; performs applications testing and documentation duties.
Performs GIS applications programming duties; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs.
Installs, maintains and supports existing GIS applications; responds to client calls and requests for application programming modifications; codes, tests and de-bugs program modifications.
Writes documentation on new and enhanced application description and functional capabilities; prepares and updates user materials and procedures manuals; creates technical documentation and instructional materials to assist clients in the use of system applications.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of geographic information systems technology.